What are some good flea products to use on older Basenjis? When I lived in Houston over 10 years ago, I had used Frontline and Advantix, two different times and both for only a few months as my dogs picked up fleas from staying at a kennel. I also used a cedar spray for their bedding and kennels. The dogs I used it on were young at the time. My dogs ages are 13, 12, 10, and 6.

I know there are now generic versions of some of the monthly flea products. Do these work just as well? What about natural flea sprays? There are so many products available in the catalogs, it gets confusing, especially not knowing what should be used on senior dogs!

Thanks,

Jennifer

I would walk him in the backyard with a leash and give him plenty of treats!

Jennifer

This boy looks like he could be PB but he is injured and his tail is hanging down. He is listed as a Beagle mix but has long legs. He weighs 23 lbs and is estimated to be 2 years old. He is a stray and was turned in May 6 and his due out date is May 9. He allows handling and petting and is rated green. GREEN animals are those animals who were relaxed, easy to handle, and who showed no concerning behavior during the exam. I sent the info to a contact with BRAT last night but am not sure if she received it as I have not received a response. Could someone send the information about him to BRAT? Is there anyone in the NYC area that could take a look at him to see if he is a Basenji? I have read that the NYC Shelters do not answer their phones.

Here is his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Urgentdeathrowdogs/photos_albums#!/photo.php?fbid=606957215983828&set=a.172404072772480.42595.152876678058553&type=3&theater

Here is his Petharbor page:

http://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=NWYK1.A0964381

Jennifer

I could not get on yesterday (Saturday) as it gave me an error message like the site was down or something!

Jennifer

Sorry for your losses. I have been trying not to buy cooking/eating items made in China. I remember when I lived in Houston and there was a recall for ceramic items that had lead in them. There was a mention of testing items for lead that one could do at home and I believe send in. You might want to do a google search.

Jennifer

The other numbers are from another registry, APRI. Who is the breeder of your dog? I thought Cindy Clausen who used the Lindley Creek kennel name and lives in KS was no longer breeding Basenjis. In early 2011 during a USDA inspection, she had 224 dogs and 39 puppies. Please do not buy from pet stores. The breeding dogs live in kennel buildings or barns and not in the house, are crated 24 hours a day and get little human interaction.

I just looked at some of her breedings and she must really use older Bs as there is a dog that has a dam who was 10 years old when whelped. This dam was bred 7 times and these are just the ones we know about in the pedigree database. The dam's name is Lindley Creek Odessey. These breeders are disgusting as they literally breed dogs to death as I have seen older toy breed dogs at the auctions and some of them are in pitiful shape!

Jennifer

I would definitely have her see an opthalmologist. My dogs have eye problems and they go to one.

Jennifer

The frequent urination does sound like a medical issue/problem. I know she is very young but has an ultrasound been done to make sure everything is okay.

Jennifer

Have you contacted vet offices and low cost neuter/spay clinics? Since he is intact and someone may be keeping him, the finder may go and have him neutered.

Jennifer

What a talented Basenji!

Jennifer

Here is the ad:

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/laf/3647562082.html

Jennifer

I have not contacted the person.

Here is the ad:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pet/3642918407.html

Jennifer

I have not contacted the owners to see if they are still available.

Here are the ads:

http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/pet/3583457100.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/for/3644643596.html

Jennifer

I have used the NSAIDs Metacam and Previcox and have also used Tramadol for pain in my dogs. I hope all goes well for her.

Jennifer

Please research the health problems in Basenjis especially Fanconi Syndrome! There is a DNA cheek swab test for it and I believe it only costs $75. If your dog has not been tested and is over two years old, she needs to be strip tested for glucose in the urine monthly until you have the DNA test done and obtain the results. Untreated Fanconi Syndrome will kill a dog!

Here is a webpage that explains health problems in Basenjis:

https://www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=155&Itemid=292

Jennifer

What NSAID does the vet want to give her?

Jennifer

For the FCI Kennel Club, the Basenji is in Group 5-Spitz and Primitive Types and the Basenji is considered a Primitive Type.

Here is the webpage:
http://www.fci.be/nomenclature.aspx

Jennifer

These dogs are for sale at the auction. Is anyone familiar with them or the seller? These dogs could be the sire and dam of your dog. I could only find one in the Basenji Pedigree Database. The database website is: http://www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/search.html If you have a dog and it is not in the database, please e-mail Sally Wallis and give her the information needed. This information is especially important if your dog is not AKC registered as it cannot be found anywhere else unlike AKC registered dogs. Her e-mail address is: zandebasenjis@btopenworld.com

Basenji
NO# Sex NAME REGISTRATION # D.O.B. SELLER # MICROCHIP #
16 FE Todd's Tulip A07-XY-DG-39959D 12/29/06 #3 Country Pups
Comments: APRI Reg. Color: Red Brindle, White - Breed sellout.
17 FE Reedgate's Legend Of The Lost Bark B08-AZ-DG-38134T 12//08/06 #3 Country Pups 020532801
Comments: APRI Reg. Color: Red & White - Breed sellout.
18 MA Todd's Isa Glory A07-YV-DG-40010A 12/16/06 #3 Country Pups
Comments: APRI Reg. Color: Red & White - Breed sellout.

Quit buying from breeders who sell their dogs at the auction when they are considered used up or they are unable to sell their pups either to a broker for pet stores or online. They have no interest in improving the breed as in no health testing and are only in the breed to make money. At least one of these dogs came from another auction or the parents did and I am certain that the other two dogs parents also were sold at auctions and I probably saw them and the grandparents many years ago at the auctions. These females probably had litters this past year and some of you may have bought them. If you are buying a puppy, ask the breeder where their dogs were obtained from and how long they have been in the breed. You can ask questions about breeders on this forum.

Jennifer

Owner was found!

Jennifer

Nice pictures!

Jennifer